Sudan's war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

More than 200 ancient pyramids at Meroe, Sudan — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are endangered by the country's escalating war and growing neglect. Fighting across Sudan is preventing the protection and conservation of the irreplaceable monuments. The site represents one of the most significant ancient civilizations in sub-Saharan Africa.

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